**Executive Summary**
The Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT) organized the "BIOPSF 2026" symposium-cum-workshop in New Delhi on June 1–2, 2026, focusing on next-generation bio-based pesticides, stimulants, and fertilizers. The event serves to celebrate IPFT's 36th Foundation Day and aims to accelerate the development, regulation, and commercialization of sustainable agricultural inputs. Key outcomes include the exchange of several research MoUs and the formulation of recommendations to strengthen India’s bio-input ecosystem.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Objectives and Theme**
* **Theme:** "Smart and Sustainable Strategies for Crop Protection, Nutrition and Soil Health."
* **Core Purpose:** To discuss developments in bio-inputs to improve soil health, reduce environmental impacts, and address challenges like pesticide resistance and climate change.
* **Strategic Vision:** Support the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative and the growth of India’s bio-economy through innovation in the bio-input sector.
**Strategic Launches and Collaborations**
* **Institutional Cooperation:** Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged between IPFT and leading organizations to enhance research, technology development, and capacity building.
* **New Chapters and Publications:** Launched the ASTRA Delhi-NCR Chapter and released the *BIOPSF 2026 Abstract Book* and the Hindi publication *Krishi Rasayan Digdarshika*.
**Scientific and Technical Scope**
* **Technical Areas:** Presentations covered microbial bio-inputs, nano-biopesticides, RNA-based technologies, formulation engineering, and safety assessments.
* **Program Scale:** Features 23 invited lectures and 80 oral and poster presentations involving scientists, students, and industry experts.
* **Regulatory Focus:** Emphasis on developing robust regulatory frameworks to support the adoption of innovative bio-inputs.
**Impact Analysis**
**IPFT and Research Organizations**
**Impact:** Strengthened institutional capacity through new MoUs and the launch of the ASTRA Delhi-NCR Chapter.
**Action Required:** Execute collaborative research and innovation projects as outlined in the newly exchanged agreements.
**Industry Representatives and Start-ups**
**Impact:** Increased exposure to next-generation technologies like nano-biopesticides and formulation engineering for commercialization.
**Action Required:** Collaborate with academia and regulatory agencies to accelerate the market adoption of sustainable bio-input products.
**Policymakers and Regulators**
**Impact:** Provision of a platform to discuss and refine regulatory frameworks for next-generation agricultural inputs.
**Action Required:** Review recommendations from the symposium’s valedictory session to strengthen the national bio-input ecosystem.
**Academic and Scientific Community**
**Impact:** Opportunity to present research on RNA-based technologies and microbial inputs to a broad stakeholder group.
**Action Required:** Utilize the shared technical sessions and plenary lectures to align ongoing research with sustainable agricultural goals.
Key Entities Referenced
BIOPSF 2026: A symposium-cum-workshop focusing on next-generation bio-inputs, including bio-based pesticides, stimulants, and fertilizers to support sustainable agriculture.
Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT): An autonomous institution under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals responsible for R&D in pesticide formulations and organizing the BIOPSF event.
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals: The primary government department overseeing the development, regulation, and innovation of chemicals, petrochemicals, and the bio-input sector.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: The national vision for a self-reliant India, which frames the strategic goals for innovation and growth in the domestic bio-economy.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
IPFT Organizes BIOPSF 2026 Symposium-cum-
Workshop on Next-Generation Bio-Inputs
BIOPSF 2026 focuses on NextGen Bio-Inputs – Bio-based
Pesticides, Stimulants and Fertilizers
Posted On: 01 JUN 2026 7:31PM by PIB Delhi
The Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, an autonomous institution under the
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, organized the two-
day Symposium-cum-Workshop "BIOPSF 2026: NextGen Bio-Inputs – Bio-based Pesticides, Stimulants
and Fertilizers" at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi.
The Two days Symposium cum Workshop is being organized as part of the 36th Foundation Day
celebrations of IPFT. The event brought together policymakers, scientists, industry representatives,
regulators, academicians, entrepreneurs, start-ups, students and researchers to discuss recent developments
in bio-based agricultural inputs and their role in sustainable agriculture.
Dr. G. Venkatesh, Joint Secretary (Petrochemicals), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals,
inaugurated the symposium as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted the importance
of next-generation bio-inputs in improving soil health, reducing environmental impacts and supporting
sustainable agricultural growth. He noted that innovation in the bio-input sector would contribute
significantly to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the growth of India's bio-economy.
In his welcome address, Dr. M.K.R. Mudiam, Director, IPFT, emphasized the need for bio-based
pesticides, biostimulants and biofertilizers to address challenges such as pesticide resistance, climate
change and soil degradation. He also underlined the importance of collaboration among academia,
industry and regulatory agencies to accelerate innovation and commercialization in the sector.The dignitaries released the BIOPSF 2026 Abstract Book and unveiled the Hindi publication Krishi
Rasayan Digdarshika ( कृष रसायन दग्दशका ). The ASTRA Delhi-NCR Chapter was also launched during
the inaugural session.
On the occasion, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged between IPFT and several
leading organizations to strengthen cooperation in research, innovation, technology development and
capacity building.
The theme of BIOPSF 2026, "Smart and Sustainable Strategies for Crop Protection, Nutrition and Soil
Health," focuses on advancing the development, regulation, commercialization and adoption of innovative
bio-inputs. The scientific programme includes plenary lectures, technical sessions, industry interactions,
oral presentations and poster presentations.
The symposium has received enthusiastic participation from the scientific community and industry, with
23 invited lectures and 80 oral and poster presentations covering areas such as microbial bio-inputs, nano-
biopesticides, RNA-based technologies, formulation engineering, biostimulants, safety assessment and
regulatory frameworks.
The event will conclude tomorrow, June 2, 2026, with a valedictory session, presentation of awards for
best oral and poster presentations, industry interactions and recommendations for strengthening India's
bio-input ecosystem and promoting sustainable agricultural technologies.
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